Tag Archives: Mission District

On The Move: Moving from Hollywood to the Mission District for just $1,000

NabeWise sat down with Philip X. Rutkowski, a 30-year old PhD graduate and current research fellow at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab for a quick chat about his recent move from Hollywood to San Francisco’s Mission District. Philip explains how the $1000 move was achieved in just two days and what makes the Mission such [...]

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Local Celebrity: Sean Rawls of the Mission District

Sean Rawls is the creator and lead singer of Still Flyin’, an indie rocksteady band known for its sing-a-long lyrics, party-like performances, and international following.  The self-described “hamm-jamm” band, or a band that makes a good time even better, consists of over 15 different band members and aims to create a rowdy all-inclusive beer-guzzling atmosphere [...]

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Kirkwood: Love Thy Neighbor

Kirkwood is a fast growing in-town neighborhood in eastern Atlanta, but it’s not just known for the gentrification that’s taking [...]

Oakland’s Hidden Gem

Crocker Highlands is tucked away in the hilly folds of Oakland–artists, musicians and parents alike live here. Patrick, a journalist/artist [...]

The BeltLine Project—Atlanta’s Next Olympic Moment

When you first hear its name, the BeltLine already sounds confusing.  Are we talking about watching our weight?  Is this [...]

Dangerous Driving and Scenic Sights on LA’s Arroyo Seco Parkway

The Arroyo Seco Parkway, the Pasadena Freeway, State Route 110—call it what you want, but it’ll still be the most [...]

What’s up with East Williamsburg? A local tells us perks and downfalls

A recent transplant (she used to be in Williamsburg proper) and owner of a handbag company, Shira gives us the [...]

Lessons From Your Neighborhood Dive Bar

Lessons From Your Neighborhood Dive Bar

Objectively speaking, there’s not much to love about dive bars—most are dingy, dark and have a lousy drink selection. But [...]